Postgraduate Diploma in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement. 8 modules covering IEEE 149-2021, IEEE 1720-2012 and CST Studio Suite. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement — studying from the United Kingdom
Electronics and telecommunications form a significant part of the UK technology economy, with clusters in Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Belfast and the South East. Semiconductor design firms, defence electronics suppliers, telecom operators and Internet of Things companies all require embedded systems and communications engineers. Arm, headquartered in Cambridge, is a notable example of the design sector. Engineers work on hardware, firmware, signal processing and network infrastructure, often within regulated frameworks for radio and telecoms equipment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £910 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies recognise electronics, embedded systems and telecom qualifications?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the main UK body for electronics, embedded systems and telecoms, and the British Computer Society (BCS) covers embedded software. Chartered and incorporated engineer titles are regulated through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so you should check with the IET how your study would be assessed.
Do UK electronics and telecoms employers hire people with private online qualifications?
UK electronics, semiconductor, telecoms and embedded systems employers usually assess candidates on practical design skill, hardware and software projects, and experience. A private qualification may help show specialist learning, but how much it counts depends on each employer. A portfolio of working embedded or telecoms projects is often decisive.
Is it realistic to study this online while working in the UK, and what level of English is needed?
Online study means you can keep your UK job and study from home, with no student visa required. Teaching is in English, so you need solid technical English. Your assigned technical tutor will help you plan your work. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers offer training support, which varies by employer. Compare the programme hours with your schedule before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the effect of curvature on antenna behaviour.
Design conformal antennas on curved and flexible substrates.
Select materials and manufacturing processes for conformal antennas.
Describe how anechoic chambers and compact ranges operate.
Apply near-field to far-field transformations.
Measure gain, polarisation and radiation patterns of antennas.
Estimate the uncertainty of antenna measurements.
Who it's for
- Antenna engineer who wants to specialise in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement.
- Antenna measurement engineer who wants to specialise in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement.
- Radio systems integration engineer who wants to specialise in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement.
- Anechoic chamber technician who wants to specialise in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement.
- RF materials engineer who wants to specialise in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement.
- Electromagnetics researcher who wants to specialise in Conformal Antennas and Chamber Measurement.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace sector.
What you'll work with
- IEEE 149-2021
- IEEE 1720-2012
- IEEE 145-2013
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- IEEE 1128-1998
- IPC-2223
- ANSI/NCSL Z540.3
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Concept and motivation for conformal antennas1.2Cylindrical, conical and spherical surfaces1.3Effect of curvature on the pattern1.4Surface waves and diffraction on curved surfaces1.5Conformal arrays and beam steering1.6Integration into vehicle structures1.7Antennas on aircraft fuselages1.8Portable and textile antennas1.9Gain and polarisation limitations1.10Case study: antenna on a vehicle roof
2.1Patches on curved substrates2.2Antennas on flexible substrates2.3Conformal arrays with compensated phase2.4Slot antennas on metallic surfaces2.5Modelling the supporting structure2.6Frequency- and time-domain simulation2.7Radome and coating effects2.8Design for low aerodynamic profile2.9Sensitivity to deformation2.10Practice: patch on a cylinder in an EM simulator
3.1Polyimide and LCP flexible substrates3.2Conductive inks and additive printing3.3Printed electronics and screen printing3.4Laser direct structuring (LDS) injection moulding3.5Conductive fabrics and embroidery3.6Structural composites with embedded antennas3.7Dielectric characterisation of materials3.8Tolerances and process control3.9Reliability under bending and environmental conditions3.10Laboratory: dielectric characterisation of a substrate
4.1Chamber types and applications4.2Pyramidal and ferrite absorbers4.3Reflectivity and chamber performance4.4Outdoor far-field ranges4.5Compact ranges with reflector4.6Positioners and measurement towers4.7Probes and reference antennas4.8RF equipment and control systems4.9Chamber validation4.10Workshop: estimating the reflectivity of a chamber
5.1Near-field transformation principle5.2Planar, cylindrical and spherical scanning5.3Probe correction5.4Sampling criteria5.5Truncation and errors5.6Mechanical alignment and its effect5.7Measurements of active arrays5.8Antenna diagnostics by back-propagation5.9Multi-probe systems for rapid measurement5.10Practice: spherical near-field transformation
6.1Principal-plane and 3D patterns6.2Gain by substitution and by three-antenna method6.3Directivity and radiation efficiency6.4Polarisation and axial ratio6.5Phase centre6.6Input impedance and return loss6.7Measurement of installed antennas6.8Comparison of measurement and simulation6.9Presentation of results6.10Laboratory: gain measurement by substitution
7.1Sources of error in antenna measurements7.2Analysis of NIST's 18 terms7.3Multiple reflections and their correction7.4Equipment drift and temperature7.5Repeatability of the setup7.6Interlaboratory comparisons7.7Accreditation under ISO/IEC 170257.8Traceable measurement reports7.9Laboratory operating procedures7.10Case study: gain uncertainty budget
8.1Application and antenna requirements8.2Conformal electromagnetic design8.3Material selection and manufacturing8.4Integrated simulation within the structure8.5Chamber measurement plan8.6Analysis of measured results8.7Uncertainty budget8.8Conclusions and improvements8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment window, so the programme can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Altair Feko, NSI-MI NSI2000, TICRA GRASP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for spherical near-field measurement, gain measurement by substitution in an anechoic chamber, and characterisation of antennas installed on vehicles. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the effect of curvature on antenna behaviour.
Design conformal antennas on curved and flexible substrates.
Select materials and manufacturing processes for conformal antennas.
Describe how anechoic chambers and compact ranges operate.
Apply near-field to far-field transformations.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, Altair Feko, NSI-MI NSI2000 and TICRA GRASP. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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